North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Jennifer Arnold

Jennifer Arnold

Shasta County author Jennifer Arnold is the mom of four, two of whom have been diagnosed with multiple special needs. She hopes to raise awareness of many issues that parents of special needs children face on a regular basis.

Author Archive

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Red Bluff’s Big Splash Project – Creating An Inclusive Place For Children Who Love The Water

Sidelined by the pandemic, and now back on track Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on local businesses and community endeavors, and The Big […]

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Strengthen Your Relationship When Raising a Child with Special Needs

Raising a child with special needs is equally difficult and rewarding. The daily challenges of parenting a child with special needs can be taxing, leaving parents feeling physically, emotionally, and […]

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Ableism: Recognizing and Preventing An Outdated, Harmful Belief

Most people are aware of the discrimination that disabled people face daily, but many don’t know that there’s a name for it — ableism. It comes in many forms, and […]

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Adaptive Equipment Helps Children with Special Needs Thrive

When we started our journey as parents of children with special needs over 14 years ago, we quickly realized that the world is not always adapted for our kids. One […]

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Special Education Teachers Have Challenging, Rewarding Careers

Teaching students with special needs is a challenging, rewarding career. Special education programs are designed for students with intellectual, developmental, physical, or emotional delays which can place them behind their […]

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Creating a Sensory Space at Home

Our brains are designed to produce and regulate responses to our body’s sensory experiences (sight, smell, touch, hear, and taste). For individuals with developmental disorders such as autism, the way […]

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Raising Awareness Of Rare Genetic Conditions

February 28 is World Rare Disease Day. This is an annual observance to raise awareness for the 400 million people worldwide affected by rare diseases. Advanced medical technology and research […]

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Special Needs Parenting: Financial Planning for The Future

Financial Planning for Children With Special Needs One of the most challenging aspects of special needs parenting is deciding what will happen to our kids when we’re unable to care […]

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Prescription Pets and Therapy Dogs

Prescription Pets Therapy Dogs Program – Redding, CA The healing power of pets It’s a well-known fact that animals can be therapeutic. Animals not only connect with people in a […]

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The Benefits of Equine Therapy

Triple Creek Ranch and the Benefits of Equine Therapy Equine therapy is a treatment that incorporates horses into the therapeutic process. Along with riding, people who partake in equine therapy […]

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A Retreat for those with Facial Differences

Craniofacial conditions affect around 600,000 Americans Approximately 600,000 people in the United States live with a craniofacial condition or facial difference. That 600,000 includes two of my children and me. […]

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Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs

Homeschooling a child with special needs Teaching a child with special needs at home can seem overwhelming, whether it’s assisting them with their virtual classroom, helping with independent studies or […]